Catherine V. Miller
Lebanon,PA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Good's Tree and Lawn Care, where I enhanced safety programs, achieving a significant reduction in incidents. Skilled in HR management and vendor relations, I excel in operations and employee engagement, driving compliance and fostering a culture of safety and support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Administration and Safety
Good's Tree and Lawn Care
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Overhauled and documented company safety program, reducing incidents and fostering a compliant, safety-first culture.
- HR lead, handling injuries, personnel issues, and employee support beyond typical role, with round-the-clock availability for all employees.
- Responsible for fleet management and DOT compliance, of over 200 vehicles and equipment.
- Built and maintained vendor relationships to improve communication, cost control, and service reliability.
- Managed both the Captive Insurance and the Self-Insured Health Insurance Consortium programs, streamlining claims and benefits processes.
- Directed marketing coordination efforts for a major website initiative.
- Provided weekly on-site support at Harrisburg and Manheim offices on a set schedule.
- Calculated and supplied payroll and commission data and resolved payroll issues as needed.
- Supervised onboarding processes for new hires, and continuing education opportunities for existing staff.
- Managed logistics, vendor coordination, and scheduling for all internal company events including seasonal kickoffs, picnics, holiday parties, and morale-boosting activities.
- Prepared and filed monthly, quarterly, and year-end taxes.
- Conducted fiscal year-end Financial and Insurance Audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared weekly QuickBooks Journal Entries for payroll, taxes, recurring payments, and end-of-year true up.
Owner
BRÖD Bread and Sweets Company
01.2009 - 01.2025
- Founded a home-based company selling candy, artisan bread and specialty pizza.
- Managed seasonal employees with holiday rush orders.
- Focused marketing through company website and social media.
- Provided fundraising opportunities for local non-profits and events.
Executive Director
Lebanon County Bar Association
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated public assistance programs and private events of the Bar.
- Partnered with civic and political organizations.
- Assisted committees with fundraising and marketing development.
- Organized and published the Lebanon County Legal Journal, using Adobe InDesign.
- Recorded incoming payments and disbursements, reconciled bank accounts using QuickBooks.
Safety Consultant
AV International
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
06.2008 - 12.2009
- Provided safety and loss control management services for approximately 30 state government agencies.
- Conducted occupational exposure assessments, building/safety assessments, and monitored overall safety program development with pre-operational exposure assessments and process safety management.
- Investigated workplace accidents ranging from moderate employee injury to fatality, and assisted agency coordinators with all necessary paperwork and reports.
Forensic Engineer
ARCCA Incorporated
Penns Park, Pennsylvania
01.2004 - 05.2005
- Designed and constructed test vehicles for crash sequence testing (construction included welding, and machining).
- Reviewed and analyzed insurance and litigation cases, from initial review of case to final report and trial.
- Analyzed cases and wrote reports regarding anthropomorphic dynamics and biomechanics during vehicular crash sequences.
- Analyzed cases and wrote reports regarding product liability litigation.
- Designed prototype of seatbelt system to improve geometric relationship between safety system and vehicle occupant.
- Reviewed medical records, testing, and knowledge of human injury tolerance to determine consistency of a claimed injury with a specific set of actions or exposure to a specific accident environment.
- Determined impact levels through vehicular accident reconstruction and compared findings to determine injury causation and severity.
- Attended National Transportation Safety Board course in Advanced Accident Site Photography.
- Conducted training session for ARCCA engineers in Advanced Accident Site Photography.
- Presented case-specific information in weekly engineering staff meetings.
- Conferred with attorneys and insurance investigators to discuss findings, progress, and developments relating to their case.
Education
Master of Science - Safety Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, Arizona01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Studies, Aeronautical Science, Aviation Safety, Psychology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, Arizona01.2003
Skills
- OSHA reporting
- Safety program development
- Risk assessment
- Human resources management
- Vendor management
- Project coordination
- Data analysis
- Insurance compliance
- Account reconciliation
- Fleet management systems
- Software proficiency
- Talent acquisition
- Policy implementation
- Proofreading skills
- Operations management
- Schedule management
- Meeting facilitation
- Expense reporting
- Employee relations
- Organizational leadership
Hobbies and Interests
- Private Pilot- Single Engine Land
- Notary Public
- Lebanon County Choral Society Member
- The Lebanon Valley Conservancy Board of Directors
- Friends of Governor Dick Board of Directors
- Domestic Violence Intervention Board of Directors
- Cornwall Iron Furnace Associates Board of Directors
- DOT Medical Certificate
Continuing Education
- Basic Mediation Training, Lancaster ADVOZ, 2018
- Advanced Mediation Training, Elder/Adult Mediation, Agreement Resources, LLC, 2018
Public Service
- Candidate for Mayor of Cornwall Borough, 01/01/21, Won the May Primary as a write-in candidate., Organized committees and volunteers to promote the campaign., Designed and implemented online forms for new volunteers and donations., Developed core messages for the campaign and communicated frequently with supporters., Set up and managed social media pages for the campaign., Hosted and planned several 'Meet the Candidate' events to raise awareness and funds., Raised significant campaign funds for several other PA Judicial, Senatorial, and Legislative candidates by hosting events and promoting/attending their events., Designed and printed signs, mailers, and other media as public awareness for the campaign., Held in-person events to meet and discuss issues with constituents.
- Candidate for PA House of Representatives, 101st District, 01/01/22, Raised over $41,000 from 200 individuals in a true grassroots campaign., Organized committees and volunteers to promote the campaign., Managed a team of over 20 staff members and a network of over 100 volunteers., Developed platform and policy for literature and website publication., Hosted and attended numerous 'Meet the Candidate' events to raise awareness and funds., Spoke directly with voters at both the primary and general elections., Communicated with voters via social media, email blasts, website updates, and in-person events., Filmed television appearances and recorded radio spots for advertisements, debates, and campaign information.
Timeline
Director of Administration and Safety
Good's Tree and Lawn Care
06.2023 - 10.2025
Executive Director
Lebanon County Bar Association
06.2018 - 12.2020
Owner
BRÖD Bread and Sweets Company
01.2009 - 01.2025
Safety Consultant
AV International
06.2008 - 12.2009
Forensic Engineer
ARCCA Incorporated
01.2004 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Safety Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Studies, Aeronautical Science, Aviation Safety, Psychology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University